Expansion of premises

You must update your license if you want to expand where you serve alcohol.

Definition

Use this license to expand your physical square footage either:

  • Inside
  • Outside
  • Both inside and outside

What to know

Before you begin

Use this information only as a general guide.

Requirements

  • The new area must connect to your currently approved premises.   
  • To add a sidewalk cafe, you must complete the sidewalk cafe license application.
    See sidewalk cafe application
  • Private outdoor areas do not need an additional license.  

To expand your business operations indoors or outdoors, you must:

  • Apply for an expansion of premises license
  • Have a current alcohol license in good standing

Application

See expansion of premises application

Fee

The fee for this application is $500.

Submit your application

Submit your application to Business Licenses

Contact us

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Thursday

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday

Minneapolis 311

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

Relay service

612-673-3000

Hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday

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